Classroom sessions for this course will meet 8/28, 9/11, 9/25, 10/9, 10/23, 11/6, 11/27 and 12/11.
Section will be taught as a combination of online and in class meetings.
There are regularly scheduled class meeting times as well as significant
online interaction and assignments. Students must arrange for daily access
to a computer and the Internet prior to the start of classes. Robert Morris
labs are to be used only as a backup in special situations and may not be
relied upon for extended periods of time. In addition to the Internet link,
online classes have a large emphasis on email. All messages from the
instructor and other information regarding online classes, including user
ids, passwords, and login instructions will be sent to your Robert Morris
University email account.
Visit http://rmu.blackboard.com/ for more information.

Session, Dates: 1 (08/27/2012 - 12/15/2012)

Days: T

Time: 06:00 - 08:50 pm

Location: Moon Campus

Room: Hale Center 201

Seats Available: 2 Seats

Credits: 3

The following additional fees apply to this section:
Partially Online Fee
: $90.00

Electronic Media for Teachers is a hands-on course for the prospective elementary teacher. It is designed to provide the knowledge and skills necessary for the selection, integration, and application of a range of electronic media production technologies and projects into the classroom to meet the diverse needs of all students and learning objectives. The convergence of television and the Internet will be emphasized with a focus on the electronic digital technologies including: digital video, audio, still photography and web-based authoring. Emphasis will be on the use of technology to learn, not just learning how to use the technology. The course will include active viewing, critical thinking and an evaluation of a diverse mix of constructed media messages and products and programs. An awareness of media literacy concepts and the legal and ethical responsibilities will also be emphasized. Topics will include: setting up, operating and troubleshooting equipment, development and integration of media products into the classroom in various content areas and, specific technology issues faced by today's teachers.